Castle · Koblenz · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Schloss Stolzenfels in Koblenz

Schloss Stolzenfels is a castle in Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. Within 790 m you'll find a bench and a public toilet.

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Audio tour · Schloss Stolzenfels

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You're standing at Stolzenfels Castle, on the left bank of the Rhine, just above the part of Koblenz that took its name from the castle. First, look across the river. That's where the Lahn flows into the Rhine, and on the slope you'll spot Lahneck Castle. It once marked the northern edge of the territory of Mainz. This castle belonged to the neighbours, the archbishops of Trier.

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Wheelchair: Partly accessible

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Schloss Stolzenfels in Koblenz: castle above the Rhine

Schloss Stolzenfels in Koblenz is a castle above the Rhine, on the left bank, just above the district named after it. It was the summer residence of a king. The castle is a neo-Gothic building designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel. Across the river, the Lahn flows into the Rhine, and on the slope there stands Lahneck. You will find the castle on the Schloßweg, and it is open to visitors, so you can also explore the landscape park laid out by Peter Joseph Lenné.

What you can see at Schloss Stolzenfels

Outside, you see a neo-Gothic building with old walls that were left standing between the new construction. Look for the pentagonal tower, the bergfried. It belongs to the oldest part of the castle. Inside, the rooms are full of medieval and medieval-looking furniture, artworks and paintings. In the chapel on the viewing terrace, you look up at a colourful vault. Outside, the chapel has pointed, octagonal turrets. On the walls hang 12 large paintings by Ernst Deger against a gold background, depicting the redemption of mankind. The organ hangs on the wall like a swallow's nest. Through the small knights' hall, you walk to the roof of the chapel. After your visit to the castle, you can still stroll through the 9-hectare landscape park. Peter Joseph Lenné laid out this park.

The history of Schloss Stolzenfels

Archbishop Arnold II of Isenburg had a castle built on this spot between 1242 and 1259. It belonged to the territory of the archbishops of Trier. Ships had to stop here to pay toll, as the river was the most important trade route at the time. During the war, troops occupied the castle, and in 1689 it was destroyed. For around 150 years, only a ruin remained, which was also used as a quarry. Later, the city of Koblenz gave the ruin to the crown prince, who was fond of the landscape along the river and accepted the gift in 1823. Together with architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel, and later with Friedrich August Stüler, he had a new castle built here. On 14 September 1842, as king, he entered the castle with a torchlight procession, with his retinue dressed in medieval clothing. A few years later, Victoria came to visit.

Opening hours, tickets and accessibility at Schloss Stolzenfels

Before you visit the castle, check the official website at schloss-stolzenfels.de. We do not list opening hours or prices, so please look these up there before setting out. The castle is partly accessible by wheelchair, which means not every area can be reached that way. If you are coming by wheelchair, check the website in advance to see which parts you can visit. That way you will know what to expect before you arrive.

Toilets, drinking water and benches nearby

Benches are plentiful around Schloss Stolzenfels in Koblenz. The nearest one stands 43 metres away, on the Schloßweg, and there are 18 benches within 500 metres, so it is easy to find a place to sit for a while. There is no toilet at Schloss Stolzenfels itself, and no public toilet within 500 metres. The nearest public toilet is 794 metres away, near Nassau. It is free to use and open at all times. Drinking water is harder to find here. According to our map, there is no water point within 1 km, so you should bring your own water.

Walks and more to see nearby

After your visit to Schloss Stolzenfels, you can see 2 other places nearby. At 1,143 metres is Schloss Martinsburg, an attraction. At 1,467 metres stands Burg Lahneck, a castle. You can walk there easily and enjoy the scenery along the way. If you want to learn more about the castle itself, you can listen to an audio story on the spot in the Outdoor Pitstop app. The story about Schloss Stolzenfels lasts 2 minutes. That way you hear something extra before you carry on walking.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Schloss Stolzenfels in Koblenz?

Schloss Stolzenfels is in Koblenz, on the left bank. The address is Schloßweg 11, 56075 Koblenz.

Are there benches near Schloss Stolzenfels?

Yes, the nearest bench is 43 metres from the castle, on Schloßweg. There are 18 benches within 500 metres.

Where is the nearest toilet to Schloss Stolzenfels?

The nearest public toilet is 794 metres from the castle, at Nassau. It is free and always open. There is no public toilet within 500 metres.

Is there drinking water at Schloss Stolzenfels?

No, according to our map there is no water point within 1 km of Schloss Stolzenfels. Bring your own water.

Is Schloss Stolzenfels wheelchair accessible?

Schloss Stolzenfels is partly wheelchair accessible. More details are on the official website, schloss-stolzenfels.de.

Who was the architect of Schloss Stolzenfels?

Karl Friedrich Schinkel was the architect of Schloss Stolzenfels, which he converted into a summer residence. Friedrich August Stüler later also contributed.